It is again that time of the year when many scholastically conditioned young minds are sent into the world to find a place among our predecessors, in the tamed wilderness we call America.
As a twisted celebration, have a parting gift. Here is an article about on the parting meals of the men on death row.
In July 2007 Elijah Page, convicted for torture and murder, was South Dakota’s first execution in 60 years.
According to the Web site DeadManEating.com, “Page had a final meal request of steak with A.1. sauce, jalapeno poppers with cream sauce, onion rings, and a salad with cherry tomatoes, ham chunks, shredded cheese, bacon bits, and blue cheese and ranch dressing. He wanted lemon iced tea and coffee to drink and ice cream for dessert.”
Calvin Shuler, executed in 2007, was convicted of robbery of an armored car and murder.
“He received a t-bone steak, well done with A.1. Steak sauce, baked potato, French fries, grape drink and chocolate cake.”
Ted Bundy had a meal of steak, eggs and hash browns with a cup of coffee before executed.
So what do these choices mean? They mean steak and A.1. steak sauce are pretty good.
Most last suppers in America are comprised of steak, Mexican food, breakfasts, chicken or no food request at all.
Most people do not know the tradition of offering men sentenced to death a last meal goes as far back as Ancient Greece and Egypt.
Myths have arisen surrounding last meals.
It has been said if a person to be executed eats the last meal they are at peace, and forgive the people carrying out the sentence – thus they will not come back to haunt them.
So what point does the last supper serve for a person who is going to die in a few minutes?
It is the last gesture of kindness for those who cannot help but have sympathy on any life, even one that has done something so terrible it is decided they are too dangerous to live.
You can find a long list of last suppers at deadmaneating.com if you have a fascination with the subject that needs to be quenched.
Congratulations graduates!
